Comparison

XP3Player vs RPGPlayer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

XP3Player

This interactive video player supports a wide range of media formats on iOS devices. Easily transfer videos via USB using iTunes or wirelessly through an embedded web server over WiFi.

Highlights
  • Supports AVI, RMVB, MP4, XP3, MKV formats
  • Interactive video playback
  • USB file transfer via iTunes
  • WiFi file transfer via embedded web server
  • Written in C++
Features
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A simple interactive video player written in C++. Let you watch many video formats on your iOS devices. Support many media formats like AVI/RMVB/MP4/XP3/MKV/etc. You can transfer media files using File app or the built-in HTTP server.

About

RPGPlayer

Transform your iOS device into a portable RPG console. Play games created with RPG Maker XP, VX, MV, and MZ with optimized performance and console-quality features. Organize your library, use controllers, and enjoy offline play.

Highlights
  • Universal RPG Maker compatibility (XP, VX, MV, MZ)
  • Optimized MKXP-Z and Web wrapper engines
  • Smart library with cover art and search
  • Bluetooth controller and on-screen gamepad support
  • Enhanced audio engine
  • Robust save management with auto-backup
  • Offline play
Features
Currently charting
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Turn your iOS device into the ultimate portable console for RPG Maker games! RPG Player allows you to import and play your favorite RPG Maker titles on the go with optimized performance and console-quality features. Universal Compatibility • Wide Support: Fully compatible with games created in RPG Maker XP, VX, VX Ace, MV, and MZ. • Dual Engine Core: Utilizes the highly optimized MKXP-Z engine for classic titles and a custom high-performance Web wrapper for modern MV/MZ games. Smart Library & Organization • Your Personal Collection: Easily import games via ZIP or RAR archives directly from the Files app. • Smart Organization: Automatically organizes your library with grid views and cover art. • Search & Filter: Instantly find your next adventure with powerful search tools and category filters. • Home Screen Widgets: Jump right back into your recently played games with beautiful, functional widgets. Console-Quality Experience • Controller Support: Play seamlessly with Bluetooth controllers (Xbox, PS5, MFi) or use the fully customizable visual gamepad. • Pro Audio: Enhanced audio engine ensures glitch-free music and sound effects. • Quick Settings: Access game settings, save/load menus, and more with a draggable in-game toolbar. Advanced Tools • Save Management: robust save system with Auto-Backup protection. Transfer saves between devices easily. • Storage Manager: Keep track of your utilized space and manage large game files effortlessly. • Offline Play: No internet required—your games are yours to play anywhere, anytime. Rediscover the classics or play the latest indie gems. Download RPG Player today!

Screenshots

XP3Player1 screens
RPGPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RPGPlayer at 3.2 against XP3Player's 2.4. RPGPlayer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#48 vs unranked). XP3Player's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

XP3Player costs $7.99 and RPGPlayer $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RPGPlayer holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 77 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of XP3Player's written reviews are positive against 58% of RPGPlayer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XP3Player ships an update every 6 weeks, RPGPlayer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
XP3Player versus RPGPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXP3PlayerRPGPlayer
Price$7.99$6.99 — better
Rating2.4 (30 ratings)3.2 (77 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.5% of reviews58.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3077 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#48 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB78 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer聃 张Emir Han Temur

Customer experience

XP3Player

All ratings30 ratings
Positive30.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive53.5%
Neutral8.9%
Negative37.6%

RPGPlayer

All ratings77 ratings
Positive50.6%
Neutral13.0%
Negative36.4%
Written reviews141 reviews
Positive58.2%
Neutral16.3%
Negative25.5%

In-app purchases

None

XP3Player

No in-app purchases

None

RPGPlayer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XP3Player free?
XP3Player costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RPGPlayer free?
RPGPlayer costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, XP3Player or RPGPlayer?
RPGPlayer is rated higher. XP3Player averages 2.4 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while RPGPlayer averages 3.2 from 77 ratings.
Do XP3Player or RPGPlayer have ads?
Neither XP3Player nor RPGPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XP3Player or RPGPlayer?
XP3Player ships an update every 6 weeks, and RPGPlayer weekly. Most recently, XP3Player was updated on October 14, 2026 and RPGPlayer on October 16, 2026.

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